Surface Duo - Fingerprint reader not working

Anonymous
2020-09-10T20:59:14+00:00

Any idea how to get the fingerprint reader working? Out the box the fingerprint sensor below the power button is not registering fingerprints. Perhaps the sensor is a dud. I tried restarting...powering down...powering up...nothing seems to work.

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  1. Anonymous
    2020-11-03T16:19:02+00:00

    My girlfriends Surface Duo fingerprint sensor stopped working as well and the fingerprint menu item was no longer in the settings menu. I did several restarts and it did not cure it. After taking a closer look, there is a small crack in the sensor. I know that people always say that they are careful, but I know that my girlfriend is very careful with hers. There is no physical "damage" to the unit.

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  2. Anonymous
    2020-10-14T07:48:00+00:00

    Hi, I returned the defective device back to Microsoft and purchased a replacement device. So far no issues with the new device.

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  3. Anonymous
    2020-10-14T02:58:42+00:00

    I have the same problem. Did you get a fix yet?

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  4. Anonymous
    2020-10-13T21:14:27+00:00

    I know the feeling, it seems like they have it hidden deep within the site customer support.

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  5. Anonymous
    2020-10-12T18:34:18+00:00

    How are you able to get in touch with Microsoft I can't seem to get anybody in customer service or find any links to customer service that are helpful with this issue

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